1978Final results
1978 election for Georgia's 7th District
U.S. House · Georgia
Larry P. McDonald (D) won with 66.5% of the vote, defeating Earnest Norsworthy (R) by 33.0 points.
Larry P. McDonaldDemocrat · winner
66.5%47,090
Earnest NorsworthyRepublican
33.5%23,698
70,826 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1978
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET